Is New Bolsover in Bolsover a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of New Bolsover older than the national average or younger? What is the population of New Bolsover and Bolsover? What is the claimant count in New Bolsover and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.New Bolsover Health Statistics
Bolsover South has a significantly lower proportion of residents (>5%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Bolsover South | 39.71% | 35.12% | 17.4% | 5.92% | 1.85% |
| Bolsover | 41.79% | 34.27% | 16.12% | 6.03% | 1.79% |
| East Midlands | 46.25% | 34.83% | 13.58% | 4.16% | 1.19% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How has the health of residents in Bolsover changed since 2011?
Bolsover residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 1.78% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 40.77% | 33.51% | 17.09% | 6.79% | 1.83% |
| 2021 | 41.79% | 34.27% | 16.12% | 6.03% | 1.79% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
New Bolsover Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education New Bolsover residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
In this first table we have compared New Bolsover to the national average for England.
| Level | Bolsover South | England |
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| No Qualifications | 22.28% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 11.4% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 15.22% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.98% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 19.05% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 22.34% | 33.92% |
New Bolsover & Bolsover Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for New Bolsover in the Bolsover local area district.
New Bolsover has a lower rate of immigrants than Bolsover, the East Midlands region and England as a whole. | Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Bolsover South | 96.58% | 3.42% |
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| Bolsover | 94.25% | 5.75% |
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| East Midlands | 86.28% | 13.72% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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New Bolsover compared to other wards in Bolsover
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | Shirebrook South | 79.82% | 20.18% |
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| 2 | Shirebrook North | 87.77% | 12.23% |
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| 3 | Langwith | 91.96% | 8.04% |
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| 4 | Bolsover North & Shuttlewood | 94.42% | 5.58% |
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| 5 | South Normanton West | 94.53% | 5.47% |
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| 6 | South Normanton East | 94.79% | 5.21% |
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| 7 | Ault Hucknall | 94.95% | 5.05% |
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| 8 | Pinxton | 95.52% | 4.48% |
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| 9 | Barlborough | 95.58% | 4.42% |
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| 10 | Elmton-with-Creswell | 95.59% | 4.41% |
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| 11 | Tibshelf | 96.39% | 3.61% |
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| 12 | Bolsover South | 96.58% | 3.42% |
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| 13 | Bolsover East | 96.7% | 3.3% |
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| 14 | Whitwell | 96.97% | 3.03% |
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| 15 | Blackwell | 97.12% | 2.88% |
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| 16 | Clowne East | 97.5% | 2.5% |
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| 17 | Clowne West | 98.24% | 1.76% |
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';New Bolsover is ranked 12 out of 17 wards in Bolsover for the number of residents born outside of the UK.What are the occupations of the residents of New Bolsover?
The largest employment sector in New Bolsover is Elementary Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Elementary Occupations | 14.44% |
| Professional Occupations | 13.82% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 12.23% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 12.02% |
| Skilled Trades | 10.53% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 10.43% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 10.33% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 8.68% |
How many residents own or rent their home in New Bolsover and Bolsover
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in New Bolsover either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 68.44 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 31.56 of New Bolsover residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Bolsover South | 68.44% | 31.56% |
| Bolsover | 65.97% | 34.03% |
| East Midlands | 65.47% | 34.53% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
New Bolsover has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.
New Bolsover compared to other wards in Bolsover
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Barlborough | 77.65% | 22.35% |
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| 2 | Clowne West | 75.96% | 24.04% |
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| 3 | Blackwell | 72.06% | 27.94% |
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| 4 | South Normanton West | 72.03% | 27.97% |
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| 5 | Clowne East | 71.82% | 28.18% |
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| 6 | Ault Hucknall | 71.01% | 28.99% |
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| 7 | Tibshelf | 70.68% | 29.32% |
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| 8 | Bolsover South | 68.44% | 31.56% |
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| 9 | South Normanton East | 67.84% | 32.16% |
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| 10 | Whitwell | 66.23% | 33.77% |
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| 11 | Pinxton | 65.45% | 34.56% |
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| 12 | Bolsover North & Shuttlewood | 64.03% | 35.97% |
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| 13 | Bolsover East | 63.78% | 36.22% |
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| 14 | Shirebrook South | 61.41% | 38.59% |
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| 15 | Elmton-with-Creswell | 55.92% | 44.08% |
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| 16 | Langwith | 54.52% | 45.48% |
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| 17 | Shirebrook North | 47.38% | 52.62% |
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New Bolsover is ranked 8 out of 17 wards in Bolsover for the percentage of home owners.New Bolsover Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Bolsover South.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
New Bolsover Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Bolsover.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Bolsover | 3.2% | 0.1% |
| East Midlands | 3.4% | -0.2% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 51.34% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.3% |
| Unemployed | 4.24% |
What is the population of New Bolsover and Bolsover?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Bolsover including New Bolsover. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| Ault Hucknall | 6408 |
| Barlborough | 4547 |
| Blackwell | 4299 |
| Bolsover East | 4146 |
| Bolsover North & Shuttlewood | 3375 |
| Bolsover South | 4677 |
| Clowne East | 5305 |
| Clowne West | 2655 |
| Elmton-with-Creswell | 6910 |
| Langwith | 5004 |
| Pinxton | 4122 |
| Shirebrook North | 4811 |
| Shirebrook South | 5245 |
| South Normanton East | 4932 |
| South Normanton West | 6698 |
| Tibshelf | 4243 |
| Whitwell | 3928 |
| Bolsover Total | 81305 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
